Dartford Grammar School for Girls 11+
Crucial 11+ info, past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
How to get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a selective secondary school in Kent. To get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Dartford Grammar School for Girls with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates). The school offers 180 places annually and is highly competitive, with only 34.8% of first-choice applicants typically receiving offers [1].
Families must register for the Kent 11+ Test between Monday 2nd June 2025 and Tuesday 1st July 2025 (see key dates). Children currently in Year 5 who were born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 can take the Kent Test in 2025.
- Children need a total score of 332 or higher and no single score lower than 107 to qualify for grammar school
- Students receive three standardised scores for English, maths and reasoning, plus one total aggregate score
- Priority given to children with Pupil Premium who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years
- For specific contact information, families should visit the school information section
Application Process
Families must register their children for the Kent Test through the Kent County Council website between Monday 2nd June 2025 and Tuesday 1st July 2025 (see key dates). Late registrations cannot be accepted.
Families must name Dartford Grammar School for Girls as one of their preferred schools on the secondary school common application form, available from early September and submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates). The Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed by the October deadline.
- Register online via Kent County Council website during the June to July window
- Complete a Supplementary Information Form if applying under Pupil Premium criteria, with proof of eligibility
- Discuss special educational needs access arrangements with the primary school SENCO before 1st July 2025
- Special Educational Needs support must be arranged through the school's SENCO before registration
- Application fees are not mentioned in the official admissions process
Test Information
The Kent Test consists of two multiple-choice papers supplied by GL Assessment. The first test is an English and maths paper lasting one hour, with each section involving a 5-minute practice exercise followed by a 25-minute test.
Test dates for 2025 are Thursday 11th September for children in Kent primary schools and Saturday 13th-Sunday 14th September for children not in Kent primary schools (see key dates). Results will be emailed on Thursday 16th October 2025 to the address used during registration (see key dates).
- Test assesses English, maths, and reasoning abilities including verbal, non-verbal, and spatial reasoning
- Multiple-choice format with separate answer sheets marked by computer
- Grammar schools provide for children in approximately the top 25% of the ability range
- The test is only valid for Kent grammar schools
Oversubscription Criteria
If more than 180 children achieve the qualifying scores, the school applies oversubscription criteria. Children are prioritised in the following order: children in or previously in Local Authority care.
Children with Pupil Premium status receive priority, with 100 places reserved for children living in the school's priority area. Within each priority group, children are ranked by their Kent Test scores, with distance used as a tiebreaker measured in a straight line.
- Priority 1: Children in or previously in Local Authority care
- Priority 2: Children with Pupil Premium (free school meals) in the last 6 years
- Priority 3: 100 places reserved for children in the school's priority area
- Priority 4: Any remaining girls
- Distance from school used when scores are tied within each priority group
Preparation Guidance
Children should have a good understanding of Year 6 content before attempting practice papers, using a 'little and often' approach to recap material effectively. Jumping straight into practice papers without proper preparation can be demotivating and ineffective.
Families may want to discuss their child's academic achievement with their primary school before deciding whether to register for the Kent Test. The Kent Test is designed to be challenging, requiring proper preparation starting well before the September test date.
- Establish a consistent daily study routine starting in Year 5
- Focus on Year 6 curriculum content before attempting past papers
- For practice papers, families can visit practice papers section
- For tutoring guidance, families can check the tutoring recommendations
- Many generic practice materials don't accurately reflect the Kent Test format and timing
Practical Advice
Being grammar assessed in the Kent Test does not guarantee a place, as many grammar schools are oversubscribed with qualified children. Families should research Kent grammar school locations and admissions criteria for their preferred schools.
Not getting a grammar school place isn't the end of the world, as many non-selective schools in Kent offer excellent academics and many students thrive in these environments, achieving fantastic results and attending great universities.
Kent 11+ Test Information
In order to get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls, children need to pass the Kent 11+ Test. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Kent 11+ Test Subjects & Structure
The Kent 11+ Test requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English
- Maths
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The entrance examination for Dartford Grammar School for Girls is known as the Kent Test. This assessment, provided by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers that evaluate a child's abilities in various subjects.
The first paper, which lasts for one hour, focuses on English and maths. The questions in this section are based on the national curriculum taught in Key Stage 2. The second paper, also one hour long, assesses a child's skills in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning. These subjects are not typically taught in schools, so children may be less familiar with the question styles encountered in this section.
By testing a range of abilities, the Kent Test aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a child's academic potential and suitability for the challenging curriculum offered at Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
Other Schools using Kent 11+ Test
As well as Dartford Grammar School for Girls, several other schools also use Kent 11+ Test. These are:
- Barton Court Grammar School
- Borden Grammar School
- Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
- Cranbrook School
- Dane Court Grammar School
- Dartford Grammar School
- Dover Grammar School for Boys
- Dover Grammar School for Girls
- Gravesend Grammar School
- Highsted Grammar School
- Highworth Grammar School
- Invicta Grammar School
- Maidstone Grammar School
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
- Oakwood Park Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
- Sir Roger Manwood's School
- The Folkestone School for Girls
- The Harvey Grammar School
- The Judd School
- The Norton Knatchbull School
- The Skinners' School
- Tonbridge Grammar School
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- Weald of Kent Grammar School
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Kent 11+ Test Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Dartford Grammar School for Girls is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Kent 11+ Test Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Kent 11+ Test changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Dartford Grammar School for Girls, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Dartford Grammar School for Girls 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | Kent Test Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 01/07/2025 | Kent Test Registration Closes | |
| 11/09/2025 | Kent Test Date For Children In Kent Primary Schools | |
| Mid October | Kent Test Results Sent To Parents | |
| Late October | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
| 02/03/2026 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Dartford Grammar School for Girls as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Dartford Grammar School for Girls
As the Kent 11+ Test entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Dartford Grammar School for Girls 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Here are all available past 11+ papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls. Please note that this may include 11+ past papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Dartford Grammar School for Girls currently uses.
The exam board (or test supplier) that Dartford Grammar School for Girls chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.
As well as these past 11+ papers, you may find our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers helpful for your child's preparation.
| Exam Board | Subject | 11+ Past Paper |
|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Kent 11+ Test Ensure you double-check with Dartford Grammar School for Girls which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Kent 11+ Test to get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Kent 11+ Test.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Dartford Grammar School for Girls ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Dartford Grammar School for Girls by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Dartford Grammar School for Girls together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2NT |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01322223123 |
| Email Address | admissions@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 180 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1248 (1207 Girls / 41 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Mrs Sharon Pritchard |
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,248 pupils attend Dartford Grammar School for Girls and it's led by the Headteacher, Mrs Sharon Pritchard.
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Dartford Grammar School for Girls was last inspected by Ofsted on 21/06/2016 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 01/09/2016, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 21/06/2016 | 1 | 01/09/2016 | Outstanding | Full Report |
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GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Dartford Grammar School for Girls for the 2022-23 academic year.
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Dartford Grammar School for Girls per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Textiles) | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Biology | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 22 | 41 | 35 | 48 |
| Business Studies:Single | 66 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 28 | 38 | 35 | 39 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 43 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| Design & Technology | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Dance | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| English Language | 173 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 13 | 30 | 37 | 55 | 33 |
| English Literature | 173 | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 27 | 46 | 54 | 34 |
| D&T Food Technology | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| French | 44 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Geography | 83 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| German | 42 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| History | 81 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 173 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 29 | 42 | 64 | 23 |
| Music | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Physics | 150 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 13 | 16 | 40 | 37 | 42 |
| Psychology | 65 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 22 |
| Religious Studies | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| Spanish | 80 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 25 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Science: Double Award | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | |||
| Biology | 68 | - | 2 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 1 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 26 | - | - | - | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry | 64 | - | 6 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 10 | - | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Economics | 35 | - | - | 3 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 3 | |||
| English Literature | 20 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | |||
| French | 6 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | |||
| Geography | 18 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Government and Politics | 21 | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | |||
| History | 27 | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | 92 | - | 4 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 9 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physics | 16 | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | - | |||
| Psychology | 62 | - | - | 1 | 11 | 32 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Religious Studies | 17 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Sociology | 14 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Spanish | 7 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | |||
FAQ
Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls hard to get into?
Yes, Dartford Grammar School for Girls is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls a private school?
No, Dartford Grammar School for Girls is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls free?
Yes, Dartford Grammar School for Girls is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Dartford Grammar School for Girls won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Dartford Grammar School for Girls?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Dartford Grammar School for Girls for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls a girls-only school?
Yes, Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a girls-only school.
